Talent Shortage

How Serious is the Holiday Supply Chain Talent Shortage and What Can We Do About It?

Monday, November 19, 2018 · DHL Supply Chain The holiday season highlights the seriousness of the supply chain talent gap and magnifies its consequences. Failing to attract and retain labor during this critical period reduces an organization's ability to serve customers and challenge competitors. DHL Supply Chain,…

Six Steps to an Employee Referral Program

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 · Rodney Apple Employee referrals are a proven way to improve the quality of your applicant flow

Turn Your Supply Chain Organization into Talent Scouts

Thursday, July 19, 2018 · Rodney Apple Many organizations undervalue the importance of joining Supply Chain associations.

The C&S College Connection: Creating the millennial-friendly community

Monday, July 16, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock Businesses in rural and rust belt communities are struggling to retain young employees. One New Hampshire community is beginning to tackle the issue.

The C&S College Connection: One intern’s experience

Monday, July 16, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock The country's largest grocery distributor launched an intern program to develop a talent pipeline. Here's how it worked for one intern

6 Tips for Establishing a Supply Chain Mentorship Program

Sunday, July 8, 2018 · Rodney Apple A successful supply chain mentorship is a proven way to attract, develop and retain talent

APICS bridging the talent gap

Thursday, March 15, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock Case competition is one way to engage the next generation of supply chain talent

The distribution center boom

Friday, September 1, 2017 · Mike Starich Here's how to deal with a perfect storm of labor disruption

Finding and Keeping Talent

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock Without question, talent—or the lack thereof— was a leading theme at every session of every conference I attended this past year.

Filling the Void in the Manufacturing supply chain

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte and APICs recently released a study, “Women in Manufacturing: Stepping up to make an impact that matters.” The supply chain implications make this a “must read” for managers.

Final thoughts on the Material Handling & Logistics Conference

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock What was the most discussed topic (besides Michael Phelps)? The labor shortage.

Supply Chain Managers Searching for Talent Should Read This Book

Friday, August 5, 2016 · Andrew Lubin Best-selling author Sebastian Junger's newest book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, has been published at a most appropriate time.

Better Practices for College Recruiting

Thursday, July 7, 2016 · Harry Haney Competition for Supply Chain Majors is Intense. How are Companies Landing the Best & Brightest?

Making the Shift

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Amydee M. Fawcett and Stanley E. Fawcett Is your company prepared for a supply chain talent crisis? The talent crisis isn't just about demographics. The crisis is more about mindsets and skills sets.

Rising stars: ThomasNet and ISM kick off the second “30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars” program

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock ThomasNet and ISM acknowledge the industry's best and brightest for the second year.